Up from Poverty

National Capital Area Chapter – NCACSince 1939, The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) has been committed to the advancement of excellence in public service. With more than 10,000 members, ASPA promotes recognition of public service, develops a substantive dialogue on current issues, and enhances the professional development of its membership.The National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC), one of 57 national and international chapters, has over 350 members, and is one of ASPA’s largest chapters of public administration practitioners, academics, and students. NCAC has won awards for the board’s leadership and its newsletter.Our Mision:NCAC connects people to improve government and promote both the value and experience of public service.Our Vision:NCAC will be the premier organization to interact with other national capital area public service professionals with similar career paths and professional challenges.Our Long Term Goals:1. Provide a forum to promote and recognize the value of public service2. Foster inclusive networks among those who serve the public3. Grow the chapter membership and ensure its viabilityOur Passion:NCAC is passionate about promoting public sector excellence and connecting our members.

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<H2>Up from Poverty: How an Urban School Transformed the Lives and Families of Students in DC</H2>
Dr. Cleopatra Hargett-Lawton, Executive Director for the locally-based Institute for Teaching and Learning, will describe how the Perry School in DC recovered from long-term effects of poverty and propelled students into a better social and economic future. As an educational consultant helping transform poorly performing schools for over 40 years, Dr. Hargett-Lawton will highlight what obstacles the school faced, what resources it developed for improved instruction, and how it obtained family and community support for educational achievement. She will give her recommendations for school administrators, teachers, parents, and community leaders.
6:00pm - 6:30pm Social
6:30pm - 7:30pm Program
Light refreshments will be served.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Cleopatra Hargett-Lawton, Executive Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning, obtained a B.S. in Chemistry, an M.S in Special Education; and an Ed.D She has been an educator, author, researcher, and consultant. Currently, she provides strategic planning for educational programming, diversity and sensitivity training, and consults in special education, correctional education, teacher training, curriculum development, and school reform and restructuring. She may be reached at instituteforteachandlearn@gmail.com

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